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Ralf Rangnick struggled to make a mark at Manchester United but he has had no such issues as Austria boss. The team have lost just one of their last 16 matches.

They have beaten Italy and Germany during that period. Having proved themselves capable of slugging it with the big boys, will they spring a surprise against France?

Austria vs France Prediction

Ralf Rangnick has boosted Austria's chances of upsetting the odds in Germany following his appointment in 2022. Even with the absence of David Alaba, Austria are a tough proposition for France.

Les Bleus are one of the favourites to go all the way at Euro 2024, though a run of two wins in the last five is cause for concern. Nevertheless, there is plenty of quality in every position for France.

France should have enough to get their Euros campaign off to a winning start but this won't be a walk in the park for the 2022 World Cup runners up.

Score Prediction: Austria 1-2 France (15/2 on bet365)

Austria vs France Lineups

Austria Predicted Lineup vs France

  • Pentz
  • Posch
  • Wöber
  • Danso
  • Mwene
  • Laimer
  • Seiwald
  • Baumgartner
  • Schmid
  • Sabitzer
  • Grillitsch

 

France Predicted Lineup vs Austria

  • Maignan
  • Hernández
  • Upamecano
  • Konaté
  • Koundé
  • Rabiot
  • Kanté
  • Mbappé
  • Griezmann
  • Dembélé
  • Thuram

 

Austria vs France Team News

  • Without David Alaba, Marcel Sabitzer will captain Austria at Euro 2024.
  • Xaver Schlager's absence opens the door for Nicolas Seiwald to start.
  • Kylian Mbappé came down with a virus this week but is set to start regardless.
  • Aurelien Tchouameni's ankle injury ruled him out of the Champions League final earlier this month, and that could pave the way for N'Golo Kanté to start.
  • William Saliba may have to settle for a spot on the bench.

 

Austria vs France Results

Austria vs France Head to Head (Last Six Matches)

  • UNL 22-09-2022: France 2 : 0 Austria
  • UNL 10-06-2022: Austria 1 : 1 France
  • WCQ 14-10-2009: France 3 : 1 Austria
  • WCQ 06-09-2008: Austria 3 : 1 France
  • IF 28-03-2007: France 1 : 0 Austria
  • WC 28-06-1982: Austria 0 : 1 France

 

Austria vs France Betting Tips

Austria may be taking on the might of France but they will have no fear coming into this game. Ralf Rangnick has his side playing in a positive manner and they haven’t failed to score in any of their last 17 games. The team are averaging 2.06 goals per game over that period. 

France need no introduction. They have been at the forefront of the betting for every international tournament since 2016. They averaged the most goals per game in qualifying with 3.62. Kylian Mbappe and the supporting cast should have plenty of success in Germany. 

Tip: Both Teams To Score @ 5/6 Betway (1 point)

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